Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Filipino rock band of the 1990s, fo… Read Full Bio ↴Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Filipino rock band of the 1990s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically-acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of Original Pilipino Music, earning them the accolade, "The Beatles of the Philippines". Eraserheads are also credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila band invasions, paving the way for a host of influential Philippine alternative rock bands.

The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. Eraserheads are one of the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.

Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop, Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.

Minsan
Eraserheads Lyrics

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Minsan sa may kalayaan tayo'y nagkatagpuan
May mga sariling gimik at kaya-kanyang hangad sa buhay
Sa ilalim ng iisang bubong
Mga sekretong ibinubulong
Kahit na anong mangyari
Kahit na saan ka man patungo

Ngunit ngayon kay bilis maglaho ng kahapon

Sana'y huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan
At kung sakaling gipitin ay laging iisipin na
Minsan tayo ay naging
Tunay na magkaibigan

Minsan ay parang wala nang bukas sa buhay natin
Inuman hanggang sa magdamag na para bang tayo'y mauubusan
Sa ilalim ng bilog na buwan
Mga tiyan nati'y walang laman
Ngunit kahit na walang pera
Ang bawat gabi'y anong saya

Ngunit ngayon kay bilis maglaho ng kahapon
Sana'y huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan
At kung sakaling gipitin ay laging iisipin na
Minsan tayo ay naging
Tunay na magkaibigan

Minsan ay hindi ko na alam ang nangyayari
Kahit na anong gawin
Lahat ng bagay ay merong hangganan
Dahil ngayon tayo ay nilimot ng kahapon
Di na mapipilitang buhayin ang ating pinagsamahan
Ngunit kung sakaling mapadaan baka
Ikaw ay aking tawagan

Dahil minsan tayo ay naging
Tunay na magkaibigan

Overall Meaning

The song "Minsan" by Eraserheads talks about friendship and how it can suddenly fade away despite all the good memories and experiences shared together. The lyrics reminisce about the carefree days and youthful joy that came with being friends, where everyone had their own aspirations and pursued their own dreams. However, the reality of life sets in, and people go their separate ways, leaving the friendship to become nothing but a memory.

The first part of the song talks about how the friends used to meet up in freedom, sharing secrets and whispering to each other under one roof. They were free to have fun and pursue their dreams without any worries. But, as time passed, these moments faded away due to the fast pace of life, and the singer hopes that the memories of their time together would not be easily forgotten.

The second part of the song talks about how the friends used to party and get drunk together until the wee hours of the morning. They lived life to the fullest, despite having no money in their pockets. However, they eventually outgrew this phase, and everything became distant memories. The singer reminds his friends that once in a while, they should look back and remember the fun times they shared as genuine friends.

Line by Line Meaning

Minsan sa may kalayaan tayo'y nagkatagpuan
At one point, we met each other in a place of freedom

May mga sariling gimik at kaya-kanyang hangad sa buhay
We each had our own interests and goals in life

Sa ilalim ng iisang bubong
Under the same roof

Mga sekretong ibinubulong
Whispering secrets

Kahit na anong mangyari
No matter what happens

Kahit na saan ka man patungo
No matter where you go

Ngunit ngayon kay bilis maglaho ng kahapon
But now yesterday disappears so quickly

Sana'y huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan
I hope we don't forget our times together

At kung sakaling gipitin ay laging iisipin na
And if we're ever in a bind, let's always remember

Minsan tayo ay naging
That we were once

Tunay na magkaibigan
True friends